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Gold Ecu with sun - Charles IX and successors 1st type
| Gold (.958) | 3.375 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1574 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.375 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with a rhombus curved in heart containing the letter of workshop.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
9
+ CHRISTVS •REGNAT•VINCIT•ET•IMPERAT•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu with sun - Charles IX and successors (1st type) 1561-1574 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced by King Charles IX in 1561 as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy. The coin's design, which features a sun on the obverse (front) side and a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side, was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the French monarchy. Despite its introduction during a time of turmoil, the Gold Ecu with sun became a popular and widely used coin throughout France and Europe, and it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1567 9 | 8443 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gold Ecu with sun - Charles IX and successors (1st type) 1561-1574 coin.
